Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews are battling a brush fire in the Jupiter Lakes Community off of Military Trail and Jupiter Lakes Boulevard.
Captain Albert Borroto said that the fire is in a natural preserve area, and that crews worked to protect the nearby townhomes.
Some people living in the townhomes were evacuated due to the fire.
Crews are still working to put out the flames which have now been contained to the preserve area, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Residents in Jupiter tell WPBF 25 News that they can smell the smoke across the city.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to the scene to provide hydration and nutrition to around 45 firefighters and first responders.
Information will be updated as it becomes available.

JUPITER, Fla. —

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews are battling a brush fire in the Jupiter Lakes Community off of Military Trail and Jupiter Lakes Boulevard.

Captain Albert Borroto said that the fire is in a natural preserve area, and that crews worked to protect the nearby townhomes.

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Some people living in the townhomes were evacuated due to the fire.

Crews are still working to put out the flames which have now been contained to the preserve area, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Residents in Jupiter tell WPBF 25 News that they can smell the smoke across the city.

Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to the scene to provide hydration and nutrition to around 45 firefighters and first responders.